Kia Forte Koup Service Bulletins (2015)

57 manufacturer communications on file.

• October 14, 2020•Document ID: 10182036

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  AIR BAGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WTY017_DP

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  WARRANTY EXTENSION - NOTICE TO DEALER PRINCIPALS - This document is notice to the dealer principals of the warranty extension on the driver's front airbag clock spring assembly on 2012-2013 MY Rio and 2014-2015 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles to fifteen (15) years with unlimited mileage, starting from the date the vehicles were first put into service.

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• August 25, 2020•Document ID: 10179255

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PS675

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.

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• July 27, 2020•Document ID: 10177751

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_ENG219

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be informed to have the next maintenance service performed, which can positively affect vehicle longevity and performance.

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• January 21, 2020•Document ID: 10170778

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_ELE148

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibit a bulb connector concern. To correct this concern, replace the connector with a new and improved part.

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• November 26, 2019•Document ID: 10168850

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBCHA084_R4

  Date Added:

  December 9, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit. Follow the MDPS Flowchart (page 2) along with the MDPS DTC Table (page 3) procedure outlined in this bulletin before replacing the C-MDPS Motor, ECU or Steering Column Housing.

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• January 18, 2019•Document ID: 10152915

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBENG083_R1

  Date Added:

  February 19, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all Kia vehicles equipped with Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. In these engines highly pressurized gasoline is injected via a common fuel rail and injectors that deliver fuel directly into the combustion chamber of each cylinder. In comparison, in a conventional Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPI) engine, the gasoline is injected into the intake port of each cylinder at a relatively low pressure. Due to high fuel pressure in a GDI system, servicing the GDI system requires special attention and handling procedures. This bulletin provides special service information and specifications for the GDI fuel system components.

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• March 2, 2018•Document ID: 10133170

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PS539

  Date Added:

  April 16, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.

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• January 18, 2017•Document ID: 10109813

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PS469

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PITSTOP: MANUAL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TEST FOR HARD TO FIND/SMALL LEAKS - If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with DTC(s) P0442, P0455, P0456, or P0457 (Evaporative Emissions System-Leak detected) and the evaporative (EVAP) leak self-test resulted in NTF, a manual EVAP test is recommended.

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• January 18, 2017•Document ID: 10109812

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-GEN085R1

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.? It is critical for technicians to be aware that ALL such locking fasteners, regardless of type, are for ?one time use? only.

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• January 4, 2017•Document ID: 10109809

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-ELE125

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LED LAMP ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outside rear combination lamp(s) (LED type) on some 2014-2015MY Forte Koup (YD) vehicles, produced from October 14, 2013 to July 1, 2014, which may experience an intermittently inoperative LED portion of the outside rear combination lamp due to a poor solder joint on the printed circuit board.

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• November 4, 2016•Document ID: 10109777

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-GEN085

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.?

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• April 28, 2016•Document ID: 10183432

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PS449

  Date Added:

  December 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PITSTOP - FRAMELESS WINDOW SHORT DROP FEATURE INOPERATIVE - Some Forte Koup (YD) vehicles, produced before October 1, 2014, may experience difficulty when opening/closing the doors in freezing temperatures, due to the operation of the short drop feature as a result of frost/ice build-up between the window glass and outside belt molding. Due to extreme cold wintery conditions the customer may inquire with your dealer about its operation.

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• April 4, 2016•Document ID: 10183431

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PS443

  Date Added:

  December 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket USB charging cables, including; * Electrical interference and limited or no functionality when attempting to play music, or when charging a device through the USB port * Excessive static or noise when listening to the audio source * Malfunctions and screen freeze of the head unit screen * Slow down of the system response while device is plugged in * Music will not play from iPhone 5 or 6 with Kia iPod cable and aftermarket adapter * No or limited functionality when trying to play music from an Apple device

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• June 26, 2015•Document ID: 10092132

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBELE089

  Date Added:

  February 17, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SD CARD REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE SD CARD EXCHANGE/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE RELATED TO ERROR MESSAGES THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHEN THE INCORRECT SD CARD IS INSERTED. NOTE: ONLY NEW MODELS (DURING PDI INSPECTION OR AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE) OR COMPATIBILITY MISMATCHES THAT OCCUR AFTER HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS PROGRAM.

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• June 26, 2015•Document ID: 10089742

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBELE089

  Date Added:

  January 27, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SD CARD REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE SD CARD EXCHANGE/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE RELATED TO ERROR MESSAGES THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHEN THE INCORRECT SD CARD IS INSERTED. NOTE: ONLY NEW MODELS (DURING PDI INSPECTION OR AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE) OR COMPATIBILITY MISMATCHES THAT OCCUR AFTER HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS PROGRAM.

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• March 27, 2015•Document ID: 10092100

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PS365R1

  Date Added:

  February 17, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PITSTOP: BLUETOOTH® ISSUES AFTER IPHONE® IOS 8 SOFTWARE UPDATE - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO POSSIBLE BLUETOOTH CONCERNS WHEN USING AN IPHONE® WITH IOS 8.X (IOS 8, 8.0.1, 8.0.2, 8.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, ETC.) WHILE PAIRED TO A HEAD UNIT.

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• May 29, 2013•Document ID: 10090431

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBTRA049

  Date Added:

  February 3, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: 6-SPEED A/T TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUES RESET/RELEARN - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE ECM/PCM.

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